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Kingdom Women: Mary of Bethany by Cas Monaco

Mary introduces us to the willingness of Jesus to reach those in the margins of life.

Guest posts, Kingdom WomenJudy DouglassOctober 23, 2014 Comments

Words of My Life 9: Perseverance

When I see the person God has grown me into—and the role persevering has played—I would not trade any of it.

Kingdom Women: Eve, a Mother to All by Suzanne Burden

God said she is an image-bearer and a strong helper...

Guest posts, Kingdom WomenJudy DouglassOctober 16, 2014eve, ezer, Genesis, image-bearer, purpose, sin, the beginning, women Comments

Love My Enemies? Really?

“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,…”

True FollowersJudy DouglassOctober 13, 2014enemies, God, hate, Jesus, love, neighbor, pray Comments

Building Mountains Guest Post by Michelle Essary

I have found myself in a place of longing, not for mountain climbing, but for mountain building.

Loving a Prodigal: War and Peace

...we frequently overlook these two peacemakers: grace and mercy.

Loving a Prodigal, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 6, 2014battle, conflict, emotions, grace, mental illness, mercy, peace, prayer, prodigal, Thanksgiving, warComment

Words of My Life 8: Ezer

In ongoing celebration of my Jubilee year of 50 years in ministry and 70 years of life, I am sharing some of the words of my life.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 2, 2014calling, design, ezer, purpose, strong helper, warrior, women Comments

Kingdom Women: Catherine of Aragon-Despite All Odds by Jamie Rohrbaugh

She won the hearts of the English people through tireless advocacy for education (including for women), humanitarian relief for the poor, and her legendary piety.

Retro: A Very Personal Journey About Poverty and Hunger

God began to lead me onto a new path--a journey of discovery about myself, others, needs, poverty, hunger, injustice.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 25, 2014hunger, justice, obedience, poverty, slavery, stewardship Comments

Dare Mighty Things: Your Life Matters Guest Post by Halee Gray Scott

Your life matters, you are gifted and called, you are needed.

Finding Rest

“…we set our hearts at rest in His presence”

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 18, 2014exhaustion, God, Jesus, rest, wearinessComment

Words of My Life 7: Arsonist

Let the fresh wind of the Holy Spirit blow through you to start fires of spiritual multiplication...

God's Process for Revival in Me and Through Me

Personal revival begins with deep humility (a true recognition of who God is and who I am).

On My KneesJudy DouglassSeptember 11, 2014anointing, authentic living, faith, gratitude, humility, prayer, repentance, revival, Worship Comments

My Life as a Protester in the Sixties

As a ministry staff member and journalist in my 20’s, it was exhilarating.

Grace for Them...and for Us

The casual “Thanks” hardly conveys gratitude.The offhand apology seems barely sincere.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassSeptember 4, 2014consequences, grace, love, mercy, prodigal, tough love, waitingComment